WORLD
Nepal's record-breaking Everest season nears end
Nepal's record-breaking Everest season nears end
More than 950 climbers have reached the top of the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak this season, said Nepali government official Khim Lal Gautam, speaking at a mountaineering conference in Kathmandu.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Rain, coupled with storms, likely in some places today
Rain, coupled with storms, likely in some places today
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, generally cloudy conditions are likely in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and the remaining hilly and Himalayan regions, while the Tarai region is likely to experience partly cloudy conditions.
May 28, 2026
Market
Huawei Nepal hosts Mini MWC 2026 to discuss AI, next-generation telecom technologies
Huawei Nepal hosts Mini MWC 2026 to discuss AI, next-generat...
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The event followed major announcements made during the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona and focused on the commercialization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and next-generation network technologies.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Trump's Board of Peace fund is empty: FT
Trump's Board of Peace fund is empty: FT
Trump first conceived of the board to rebuild Gaza, where Israel and Hamas agreed to a US-backed ceasefire in October in a bid to halt two years of devastating war.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt faces backlash over misuse of taxpayers’ money for cooperative bailout plan
Govt faces backlash over misuse of taxpayers’ money for coop...
Last week, it disbursed Rs 1.4 million to 378 depositors.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round
Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round
Swiatek, looking to regain the title she last won in 2024, saw off battling Czech youngster Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
May 28, 2026
OPINION
Cheap Cigarettes, Costly Consequences for Nepal
Cheap Cigarettes, Costly Consequences for Nepal
Nepal is losing billions in revenue and public health costs by keeping tobacco taxes too low.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US
Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US
The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was prepared to retaliate following the most serious strikes since the truce took effect.
May 28, 2026
Editorial
Reviving Nepal’s Health Insurance Scheme
Reviving Nepal’s Health Insurance Scheme
Linking tobacco, alcohol and sugary product taxes directly to Nepal’s struggling health insurance fund could revive the programme, strengthen public healthcare and restore citizens’ trust in the state’s social responsibility.
May 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal’s economy projected to expand 3.85% in FY 2025/26
Nepal’s economy projected to expand 3.85% in FY 2025/26
The survey projects the national economy to expand by 3.85 percent this fiscal year, estimating its size at Rs 6.6 trillion. Per capita gross national income is expected to reach USD 1,535. Bagmati Province is anticipated to contribute the largest share to national output at 36.7 percent, underscori...
May 27, 2026